All Obituaries

Joseph Brandi III, 66, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2022, at Valley Hospice North.   He was born November 28, 1955, a son of the late Joseph Brandi II and Evelyn Rae Brandi.   Joseph was a member of the Plastering Union and a United Mine Worker member.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Nicholas David Brandi, brother David Brandi Sr. and granddaughter Mya Chiodi.  Joseph is survived by daughters: Mica Brandi and...

Mary Lou Hamilton, 76, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2022, survived by her husband Jack Hamilton.   She was born June 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Ralph and Kathryn Ashton Lyle.   Mary Lou enjoyed farming, doll collecting, going to auctions, bowling and traveling.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Wendell Lyle and Jim Lyle.   Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Jack Hamilton; children: Christy...

Bernard "Bernie" Matusik, 77, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2022, at home.   He was born February 15, 1945, a son of the late John and Frances Kroflich Matusik. Bernie was a retired employee of CONSOL.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers John and Walter Matusik; stepbrother Eugene Hilligas and stepmother Wilma Hilligas Matusik.   Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Bonnie Goff Matusik,...

Josephine “Jody” Lekeu, 97, has gone to meet her Savior on September 28, 2022.   She was born in Dillonvale, Ohio on October 23, 1924, a daughter of the late Bolek and Edna Preliko Marzley.  She graduated from Dillonvale High School in 1943. She worked with her father B.B. Marzley in his grocery store.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph “Bud” Lekeu of 58 years; her sister Helen Turel, brothers: Stanley,...

Robert Michael “Mike” McKeever, 67, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away Sunday September 25. 2022, at home with his loving wife and mother at his side.   He was born May 20, 1955, a son of Frances Pelesky Brindley and his late stepfather Rea Brindley.   He was an avid motorcycle and auto mechanic.   Mike is survived by his loving wife Angela Harvey McKeever, his mother Frances M. Pelesky Brindley:  brother Terry McKeever, sister Susan (Rexford) Roseberry, children:...

Edward A. Starosciak, 89, of Adena, Ohio, passed away Saturday September 10, 2022, at Harrison Community Hospital.   He was born January 19, 1933, a son of the late Andrew and Victorine Toto Starosciak.   Ed was a retired railroad worker, a member of Adena Lions Club, and an active member of St. Casimir Catholic Church.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Bates Starosciak and numerous siblings.   Ed is survived by his children:...

  Dolly Wootchie 78, (Catherine Lewis) 40-year resident of Ashtabula, Ohio and Adena, Ohio, passed away on Thursday September 8, 2022, at Dublin, Ohio.   She was born July 23, 1944, a daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine Lippian Wootchie.   In addition to her parents, Dolly is preceded in death by her husband Grant Lewis, brothers: Stanley Wootchie, John Wootchie, Richard Wootchie, Robert Wootchie, and sister-in-law Delores. Dolly is survived by her sister Judy...

Ronald C. Baier, 82, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2022, at Sienna Hills.   He was born June 14, 1940, a son of the late Bernard and Madeline Marrone Baier.      He was a retired Consol employee and a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant daughter Laurie, son Jon Baier; brother Richard Baier, and a sister Darlene Hunsicker.  Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Patricia...

Peggy A. Minger, 73, of Smithfield, Ohio, Heaven called home an Angel on Sunday August 28, 2022.   Peggy is preceded in death by her mother Rosella Winzenreid, Uncle Benny Miller, brother-in-law Tom Peake and beloved pets Benji and Muffin.   Peggy will be sadly missed by her husband of 54 years Jim; her sister Paula (Keith) Saxton, sister-in-law Patty Peake, nieces: Carol Peake, Jenny (Cricket) Porter, nephew Jon Saxton and her beloved pets Rosie and Jax.   In keeping...

Dorothy E. Utter, 90, of Harrisville, Ohio, passed away on Friday August 19, 2022, at WVU Wheeling Hospital.   She was born June 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Harold and Sarah Childers Carter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Fred Utter Jr., granddaughter Tracy Renee Utter, sister Mary Alice Crothers, daughter in law Kimberly (Veach) Utter, brothers: Ronald Carter and Richard E. (Butch) Carter.   Dorothy is a member of the United Methodist...